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<p>Today is Sunday, church, and we felt rested enough to consider going, so off we went
on one of the first (not the very first) excursions out with Aideen in tow. The diaper bag was packed, and she was just
getting fed before we had to leave, hoping that would put her into her milk coma for an easy church service.</p>

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  <img title="Monkey Pacifier" src="/content/blog/2010-06-06/MG_0028-copy-150x150.jpg" alt="Monkey Pacifier"
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  <figcaption>The magic toy that keeps Aideen calm and quiet. Use sparingly.</figcaption>

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<p>Today is Sunday, church, and we felt rested enough to consider going, so off we went on one of the first (not the
very first) excursions out with Aideen in tow. The diaper bag was packed, and she was just getting fed before we had to
leave, hoping that would put her into her milk coma for an easy church service.</p>

<p>Well, after the burping was done and as Ashley was getting ready, she started to cry. I'm still not sure why she does
that after a full belly. But, I tried rocking, singing, walking laps around the house, and she still was fussy. So, we
pulled out the pacifier. It's magic.</p>

<p>Ok, so it's not a habit I'd like for her, but for Sunday when she needs to be quiet, it works. Eventually--I'm not
sure how soon&mdash;we'll put her in SafariLand with children's ministry, but until then, the pacifier is our magic
trick.</p>
